How Postdoctorates Apply

Deadline: Extended to February 8, 2019 Due to Federal Government Shutdown

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The Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science (CPAESS) announces the annual call for applications for the Jack Eddy Postdoctoral Fellowships. Several new appointments will be made. The recruitment period ends February 8, 2019.

UCAR postdoctoral positions are generally for two years with the second year based on continued program funding. Successful applicants in this program work under the mentorship of host scientists in areas of mutual interest.

Application PDF Format Instructions

Please prepare your application in one (1) PDF document, in the order listed below.

1. Cover Letter

Cover letter stating the name of this program, potential host and location, and where you learned of this opportunity. Please also add a justification statement, if applicable, to explain any breaks in career path.

2. Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum vitae, including publication list.

3. Four to Six Professional References

List of 4-6 professional references, including names, address and email.

Note: Description must be titled and not exceed five pages including figures and appendices (minimum 12 pt. type size).

References are NOT included in this 5-page limit.

Proposals must describe an actual research project.

Applicant is encouraged to seek help from potential mentor(s) in writing the project description.

6. Statement of relevance

Statement describing the relevance of the proposed project to the NASA Living with a Star program, not to exceed one page.

7. Host Institution Materials (Host material should be provided to applicant by 7 February and submitted as poart of the postdoctoral fellowship application. Please see How Hosting Institutions Apply for more information)

Online Application Instructions

Step 1.

To begin the application process, at the bottom of this page click “New Resume/CV.” The next page presents options for you to submit your materials. Select “Upload a resume/CV document.”

Step 2.

You will then be prompted to submit your résumé or CV as seen below. At this point, upload your complete application as one (1) PDF document.

Step 3.

Continue the application process as prompted. Step 4 of the online application process will ask you if you want to upload additional documentation. Ignore this step.

Questions on the OpenHire application process may be addressed to Randy Schalhamer, or 303-497-8703.

Questions

General questions regarding this fellowship program may be addressed to cpaess-apply@ucar.edu or 303-497-1605.

U.S. citizenship is not required to participate in this program, but the selected postdoctoral fellows must be hosted at a U.S. research institution. Jack Eddy fellows are UCAR employees and receive a fixed annual salary plus UCAR's benefits (health and dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, TIAA retirement fund, and life insurance). A relocation allowance and an allowance for travel during the appointment are provided. See Stipend & Benefits for details.

NASA Living With a Star, Heliophysics Division sponsors this program. UCAR is an EE/AAE who values and encourages diversity in the workplace.